Dux Interiors Protective Mattress Covers Recalled for Fire Hazard
Recalled October 19, 2006 · CPSC recall 07503 · Dux
Hazard
The terry cloth PMCs, which were made to fit over the Dux top pads, do not meet the federal standard for flammability under the Flammable Fabrics Act. They pose a risk of burn injury to consumers if exposed to smoldering or burning cigarettes.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled PMCs and discard them. Dux Interiors is directly contacting consumers who received PMC covers with their mattress purchases.
Units
About 37,000
Incidents / injuries
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Description
The recalled PMCs are natural-colored terry cloth made of 100 percent cotton, and come in twin, full, queen, and king sizes to cover top pads made by Dux.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled PMCs and discard them. Dux Interiors is directly contacting consumers who received PMC covers with their mattress purchases.
Contact
For more information, contact Dux Interiors Inc. at (212) 752-3897 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dux.com
Product
Protective Mattress Covers (PMC)
Imported by
Dux Interiors Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Retailers
PMCs were available solely through Dux-owned stores and licensed outlets from January 1999 through April 2006. The PMC was provided at no additional cost to each customer who purchased a Dux mattress pad and mattress set.
Made in
Portugal
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →